how firm a foundation
(Suggested Capo 2)
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C (G)
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord,
C Am G C
Is laid for your faith in His excellent word!
C Am F G
What more can He say than to you He hath said,
C Am G C
To you who for refuge to Jesus hath fled.
C (G)
"Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
C Am G C
For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid;
C Am F G
I'll strengthen thee, help thee and cause thee to stand,
C Am G C
Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand."
C (G)
"When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
C Am G C
The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
C Am F G
For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,
C Am G C
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress."
C (G)
"The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose,
C Am G C
I will not, I will not desert to his foes;
C Am F G
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
C Am G C
I'll never, no never, no never forsake!"
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Written by John Rippon, 1787.